Duchy of Lorraine Teston - Francis I, 1544 – 1545
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1544 – 1545
Ruler
Francis I
(1544–1545)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.22
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1544 to 1545. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.22 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Duke facing left. (Francis, by the grace of God, Duke of Lorraine, Bar, Zutphen and Guelders.)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with nine-fold coat of arms. Date in exergue. (Coin made in Nancy.)
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